Who will open the innings for Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024?

Pakistan’s cricket fraternity buzzes with anticipation as Wahab Riaz, the seasoned campaigner, sheds light on the potential adjustments looming over the team’s opening pair for the forthcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. Riaz’s insights follow the recent experimentation where Babar Azam and Saim Ayub shouldered the responsibility at the top during the T20I clashes against New Zealand.

A pivotal aspect highlighted by Riaz is the team’s rotation policy, underscoring the significance of bolstering the middle-order, a linchpin for success in the shortest format. With Ayub’s aggressive style, the selectors contemplated pairing him with either Babar or Rizwan, aiming to inject firepower into the opening salvo.

In tandem with Riaz’s revelations, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee has unveiled an expansive 18-member roster for the imminent T20I skirmishes against Ireland and England. This roster will undergo pruning to a compact 15-player ensemble post the initial T20I confrontation with England on May 22.

As the clock ticks towards departure, the squad is slated to embark on its journey to Dublin on May 7 subsequent to a rigorous three-day training regimen in Lahore scheduled from May 4 to 6. The amalgamated squad, under the aegis of skipper Babar Azam, features a judicious blend of seasoned stalwarts and promising debutants, including Azam Khan and Saim Ayub, poised to play pivotal roles in Pakistan’s quest for glory.

With the series against Ireland and England serving as a crucible for preparation, the spotlight converges on fortifying team chemistry and devising astute strategies to navigate the challenges that lie ahead in the T20 World Cup. As Pakistan set its sights on a resolute showing under Babar Azam’s stewardship, the PCB accentuates the imperatives of adaptability and flexibility, underscoring the dynamic nature of team selection and strategy formulation in the pursuit of cricketing excellence.

Squads for Pakistan vs Ireland T20I series

Ireland squad for Pakistan series :

Yet to be named

Pakistan squad for Ireland series

Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan

Pakistan vs Ireland T20I series schedule:

May 10: First T20I at Clontarf
May 12: Second T20I at Clontarf
May 14: Third T20I at Clontarf

Pakistan vs England T20I series squads

England squad for Pakistan series

Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.